Tag: operating systems

SOFTWARE IS ALL 2020. I HATE IT

I was going to hire someone to do this for me, but I simply couldn't keep my hands off the equipment for a whole week. First, I solved a baffling problem that arose a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't completely turn off my computer. It used to automatically turn off when I closed the … Continue reading SOFTWARE IS ALL 2020. I HATE IT

IT’S A GIANT PLOT. THE CABAL OF CABALS.

I swear, the software developers of the world are trying to drive me crazy. In every high tech company worldwide, developers are updating, upgrading, and redesigning everything. All the functions we depended on are getting turned inside out. Between operating system updates and upgrades that casually delete the basic functionality of the thing you are … Continue reading IT’S A GIANT PLOT. THE CABAL OF CABALS.

ANOTHER DAY WITH CUSTOMER DISSERVICE

As soon as I saw that Microsoft was planning to make "updates" and "downloads" automatic for Windows 10, I knew it was going to be trouble. I had managed to completely evade Windows 8 and 8.5. I had stuck with Windows 7 and been really grateful, but a bunch of newer apps were coming out … Continue reading ANOTHER DAY WITH CUSTOMER DISSERVICE

IF TV WAS REAL – TOM CURLEY

I watch a lot of TV. Probably too much. I’m fond of action shows. I’m really fond of all the various comic book shows. The single thing these shows have in common is they all have at least one computer genius. A girl or guy geek who’s the best hacker in the business. They always have … Continue reading IF TV WAS REAL – TOM CURLEY

MISPLACED, NOT LOST

I sat here last night. Pondering the differences between this computer which runs Windows 7 Professional and all my other computers which run Windows 7 Home Premium. That was the precise moment I realized I had not the slightest idea where I'd put the system disks for this computer. It was alarming. I next realized I'd no idea where I … Continue reading MISPLACED, NOT LOST

THE “MISSING” REPORT

I sat here last night. Pondering the differences between this computer which runs Windows 7 Professional and all my other computers which run Windows 7 Home Premium. That was the precise moment I realized I had not the slightest idea where I'd put the system disks for this computer. It was alarming. It got more alarming the more I … Continue reading THE “MISSING” REPORT

Screams in the Night: The Rise and Fall of Windows 8

When Windows 8 was initially released, my first thought was "You're kidding. Surely they don't expect me to use that!" Yes, they really did. They seemed to be of the opinion that the future of computers would be touchscreens all the way. Which made me wonder if anyone at Microsoft had actually tried using a … Continue reading Screams in the Night: The Rise and Fall of Windows 8

Geeks Speak, Consumers Say No

So I'm sitting here reading a ZDNet article: Microsoft's Windows 8 approach: Bold, arrogant, or both? The argument is irrelevant. Is Microsoft's approach, which involves trying to force feed Windows 8 to unwilling users, bold? Arrogant? Stupid? Who cares? How about all three? What is over-the-top stupid -- not to mention self-destructive -- is trying to … Continue reading Geeks Speak, Consumers Say No